Omron Programmable Terminals NB-SEries Remote Solution Owner's manual

Brand: Omron

Model: Programmable Terminals NB-SEries Remote Solution

Type: Owner's manual

Programmable Terminal NB-series

Practices Guide

Remote Solution

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■ Introduction

This guide provides reference information when designing NB screens. It does not provide safety

Information. Be sure to obtain the NB-series Programmable Terminal User's Manuals, read and

understand the safety points and other information required for use, and test sufficiently before

actually using the equipment.

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Contents

Terms and Conditions Agreement ........................................................................ 3

Warranty, Limitations of Liability ............................................................................................. 3

Application Considerations ..................................................................................................... 4

Disclaimers ............................................................................................................................. 4

１

Related Manuals ............................................................................................. 7

２

Precautions .................................................................................................... 8

３

NB Remote Solution ...................................................................................... 9

３-１ Overview .................................................................................................................. 9

４

Creating and Operating New Functions .................................................... 10

４-１ CSV Import/Export ................................................................................................. 10

４-１-１ PT Setting .......................................................................................... 10

４-１-２ Related System Memories ................................................................ 11

４-１-３ The Number of Data per File ............................................................. 11

４-１-４ Regulations for File Names ............................................................... 11

４-１-５ Creating Sample Screens and Setting Components ......................... 12

４-１-６ Operating the Sample Screens ......................................................... 12

４-１-７ Combination Example of CSV Import/Export and FTP Server .......... 14

４-２ Update Graphics .................................................................................................... 16

４-２-１ Setting Example ................................................................................ 16

４-２-２ Related System Memories ................................................................ 18

４-２-３ Operating the Sample Screens ......................................................... 18

４-２-４ Combination with FTP Server............................................................ 19

４-２-５ Combination with VNC Server ........................................................... 19

４-３ FTP Server ............................................................................................................. 19

４-３-１ Setting Example ................................................................................ 20

４-３-２ Related System Memories ................................................................ 21

４-３-３ Setting and Operation Example of FTP Software ............................. 21

４-４ VNC Server ............................................................................................................ 22

４-４-１ Setting Example ................................................................................ 22

４-４-２ Related System Memories ................................................................ 23

４-４-３ Switching Modes ............................................................................... 23

４-４-４ Connection Example to PC Using VNC Software ............................. 24

４-５ Disable Auto Resize ............................................................................................... 25

４-５-１ PT Setting .......................................................................................... 25

５

Combination Example of Existing Function and FTP Server .................. 26

５-１ Screenshots and FTP Server ................................................................................. 26

５-２ Logging Function and FTP Server ......................................................................... 27

５-２-１ Event History ..................................................................................... 27

５-２-２ Data History and Data Log ................................................................ 27

５-２-３ Operation Log .................................................................................... 27

Revision History ................................................................................................... 28

１

Related Manuals

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２

Precautions

(1) When building an actual system, check the specifications of the component devices of the system,

use within the ratings and specified performance, and implement safety measures such as safety

circuits to minimize the possibility of an accident.

(2) For safe use of the system, obtain the manuals of the component devices of the system and check

the information in each manual, including safety precautions, precautions for safe use.

(3) It is the responsibility of the customer to check all laws, regulations, and standards that the system

must comply with.

transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.

(5) The information in this guide is current as of April 2018.

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover,

because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained

in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Special information in this document is classified as follows:

Precautions for Safe Use

Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of

the product.

Precautions for Correct Use

Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation

and performance.

Additional Information

Additional information to read as required.

This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.

Copyrights and Trademarks

Sysmac and SYSMAC are trademarks or registered trademarks of OMRON Corporation in

Japan and other countries for OMRON factory automation products.

Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other

countries.

Apple, Apple logo, and iPad Air are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the USA and

other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Android and Google Play are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.

Company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

３

NB Remote Solution

３-１ Overview

The following features have been added to NB-DesignerV1. 46.

1. CSV import/export

2. Update graphics

3. FTP server

4. VNC server

5. Disable auto resize

By combining the features 1 to 4 above with NB-series existing features, following operations can be

remotely performed between the machine builder’s PC in designing division and the NB Unit installed

on the site.

Machine builder’s designing division

Devices installed on site

1. CSV import/export

Conversion between the CSV and ERP files in the USB memory

2. Update graphics

Dynamic change of graphics

4. VNC server

The NB installed on the site can be remotely monitored and

operated from the machine builder’s PC by using VNC function.

3. FTP server

Remote transfer of CSV files, graphics, etc.

４

Creating and Operating New Functions

４-１ CSV Import/Export

This function copies data in the CSV file inside the USB memory into the ERW area, and writes the data in

the ERW area into the CSV file.

The data in the ERW area will be stored into the external memory in “erp” format with the storage path of

“/exmem/erwx.erp”. (x = 0, 1, 2)

４-１-１ PT Setting

Click the [External Memory] tab of

[PT property] and select the [CSV

Import/Export] check box for the

ERW area to be converted.

After selecting the check box, the

[Parameter Setting>>] button will be

enabled.

After clicking the [Parameter

Setting>>] button, dialog on the right

will appear.

■ [Memory Type]

Set a data type

■ [Subfolder]

Set a subfolder name where the

CSV file to be converted is stored.

■ [CSV to ERP Trigger]

Make setting for writing the data in

CSV file into the ERW area. You

can set any trigger type and

address.

■ [ERP to CSV Trigger]

Make setting for writing the data in

the ERW area into CSV file. You

can set any trigger type and

address.

Refer to

Edit

CSV import/export

Save

Managed by

ordinary software

EXCEL etc.

PLC

ERW

Existing function

Data transmission

component

４-１-２ Related System Memories

The following system memories are used for this function.

Addresses

Descriptions

LB9221 When this address is ON, ERP is currently being converted to CSV

While this address is ON (conversion in progress), even when the writing

conditions are met, it will be ignored.

It may take several tens of seconds to write data depending on the file size to

be converted. Therefore, if a file size is expected to be large, it is

recommended that you first confirm that the writing processing has been

completed using this address, and then perform the next operation.

LB9231 When this address is ON, CSV is currently being converted to ERP.

While this address is ON (conversion in progress), even when the writing

conditions are met, it will be ignored.

It may take several tens of seconds to write data depending on the file size to

be converted. Therefore, if a file size is expected to be large, it is

recommended that you first confirm that the writing processing has been

completed using this address, and then perform the next operation.

４-１-３ The Number of Data per File

The maximum capacity per CSV file is up to 4M word. The number of data that can be saved

in one file varies depending on the memory type you set in [Memory Type].

Memory type

Number of data/files

16 bit signed/unsigned

4194304

32 bit signed/unsigned/Float

2097152

Double

1048576

４-１-４ Regulations for File Names

When ERW0 is converted into CSV file, ERW0 is named as “ERW0_X.csv.”, ERW1 is

“ERW1_X.csv”, and ERW2 is “ERW2_X.csv.”

“X” will be numbered from 0 to 511 according to the memory area.

Additional Information

For NB Designer V1. 46, “X” ranges from 0 to 255. For V1.47 and later, the “X” ranges

from 0 to 511.

When ERW0 memory type is 16 bit, from ERW0 0 to 4194303 are named as “ERW0_0.csv”,

from ERW04194304 to 8388607 are named as “ERW0_1. csv”.

If the data is a sequential number and exists across the boundary of memory area, the CSV

may be divided when outputting. To prevent this, do not set memory area across the

boundary of memory area.

４-１-５ Creating Sample Screens and Setting Components

As an example, this section uses the following screen that employs buttons for performing

the “CSV to ERP” and ”ERP to CSV” conversions and lamps for indicating that the

conversion is in operation.

４-１-６ Operating the Sample Screens

Create buttons to perform the addresses

that you registered in [CSV to ERP

Trigger] and [ERP to CSV Trigger] in the

external memory setting.

Set lamp components as follows so that

you can check whethe

r the conversion is

in progress on the NB Unit.

LB9221：ERP is being converted to CSV

LB9231

：

CSV is being converted to ERP

Enter any value in the ERW area, and

press the [ERP->CSV] button.

Return the value in the ERW area to the

original value, and press the

[CSV->ERP] button.

The value that you entered in the step 1

has been read to the CSV file.

The CSV file has been saved to

“exmem＼CSV” folder “ in the USB

memory.

* The folder name after “exmem” can be

changed from the external folder

settings.

After opening the CSV file, the data will

be stored in the format on the right.

(Left: Excel Right: Text editor)

By using the existing data transmission

component, PLC address can be

transferred to the ERW area, and

transferred from the ERW to the PLC

address.

By combining the data transmission

component with the CSV import / export

function, PLC address can be output in

the CSV format via the ERW area.

Create a function that copies the 5-word

PLC addresses into the ERW area.

Press the “Data transfer” button to copy

the PLC addresses into the ERW area,

and then press the [ERP->CSV] button.

The data will be output to the CSV file.

As shown on the right, consecutive PLC

address areas and NB internal

addresses can be output in the CSV

format.

４-１-７ Combination Example of CSV Import/Export and FTP Server

After copying the CSV file generated by the CSV import/export function to the PC using the

FTP server function, the CSV file can be updated on the PC and copied back to the NB

internal memory ERW area.

As an example, the following procedure shows how to transfer the CSV file onto PC,

process, and overwrite it back to the external memory again. Perform this procedure after

copying the data in the ERW area into the CSV file in the external memory as shown in the

step 9 of Section 4-1-5 Operating the Sample Screens

Access “exmem/csv” in which the

CSV file is stored using FTP server

function.

Copy the CSV file named “erw0

_0.csv” to any folder on your PC.

Modify the contents of the CSV file

that you copied on your PC in the

step 2.

Copy the modified file to the USB

memory.

Ethernet

FTP server

CSV import/export

Press the [CSV->ERP] button.

After the conversion is completed,

the data will be updated according

to the value that you modified in the

step 3.

４-２ Update Graphics

Previously, the NB Unit needs to be restarted in order to read the graphics used for bitmap

components and lamp components directly from an external memory and display them on the screen.

For NB-Designer Ver.1.46 or later, by turning LB9108 ON, the graphics displayed on the NB screen

called from the external memory can be updated.

Together with FTP server function, graphics can be updated without restarting the NB Unit or

inserting/removing the USB memory.

Additional Information

The formats of the graphics which can be called from external memory are BMP, JPG,

and GIF only, not PNG.

This function cannot be used for models without a USB host port.

４-２-１ Setting Example

Specify the graphic in which you

want to use the update graphics

function. Select [Add Graphics] in

the [Draw] menu.

3. Turn ON the system memory!

■NB screen

■External memory

2. The graphics in the external memory

will be updated.

1. NB refers to graphics of object from

an external memory.

4. NB refers to the graphics of object

from the external memory again.

Reflect!

After the [New Graphics] dialog box

appears, set the dialog as follows.

■ [Name]

Set any name.

In this case, usb1 is set.

■ [Type]

Select an appropriate type by

checking the file format.

In this case, Bitmap is selected.

■ [State No.]

Set 1.

■ [Width]/[Height]

Set the width and height according

to the graph size used.

Select [Load Graphic from External

Memory] by right-clicking in status

editing area.

Select the [Save File in External

Memory] check box on the

[Extended Saving File Setting]

dialog, and enter a file name of the

graphic to be displayed including the

extension in [File Name].

In this case, usb1.jpg is set.

Assign the graphic that you set in

the steps 1 to 4 to the component.

Create a bitmap component and

click the [Graphics] tab, and then

select usb1 that you created in the

step 4.

Create a button for graphic updates.

Set LB9108 to [Address].

４-２-２ Related System Memories

The following system memories are used for this function.

Addresses

Descriptions

LB9108

When this address is ON, the graphics on the screen will be updated.

After completing the processing, the address turns OFF.

４-２-３ Operating the Sample Screens

This section shows the procedure to update graphics by using LB9108.

As an example, this section uses a screen that updates graphics in the USB memory by

pressing the [Update] button.

Prepare two graphics named

usb1.jpg. Place one graphic in the

root folder of USB memory

and inset

it into the NB Unit. Place the other

graphic in any folder on the PC.

After the NB Unit is turned on, the

graphic saved in the root folder of

USB memory will appear.

Remove the USB memory from the

NB Unit and overwrite the graphic

into the root folder of the USB

memory. After overwriting, insert the

USB memory into the NB Unit again.

While the graphic has been

overwritten, the graphic on the NB

Unit has not been updated yet.

The graphic will be updated by

turning LB9108 ON by pressing the

[Update] button.

1. By clicking the [Update] button,

2. The graphic will be updated.

４-２-４ Combination with FTP Server

Previously, USB memory needed to be removed and inserted in order to change graphics in

the external memory.

In combination with FTP server, NB-Designer Ver.1.46 or later can perform the following;

・ Update graphics of the remotely installed-machines without going to the site.

・ Update graphics without removing or inserting the USB memory in the control panel.

・

For information on how to use FTP server, refer to Section 4-3 FTP Server.

４-２-５ Combination with VNC Server

In combination with VNC server, graphics can be remotely updated in real time by pressing

the button for graphic updates of VNC server, which eliminates the need for going to the site

to update graphics.

For information on how to use VNC server, refer to Section 4-4 VNC Server.

４-３ FTP Server

Now, files in the USB memory inserted into the NB Unit can be acquired/ transferred upon request of

the host PC.

Previously, the USB memory needed to be removed and inserted in order to copy the data in the USB

memory to the PC. With this function, removing/inserting the USB memory is no longer required.

FTP transfer

Update graphics

Ethernet

FTP client

Graphics,

parameter etc.

Log file

FTP Server

Ethernet

Additional Information

This function cannot be used for models without an Ethernet port or USB host port.

４-３-１ Setting Example

Set to enable FTP server from NB-Designer.

Additional Information

A password setting is required for FTP server function. The password only supports

numbers ranging from 0 to 99999999. (The default is 888888)

No restriction on the number of digits as long as it is within the above range.

You can set values start with 0, such as "001234", as a password on the NB-Designer,

however, 0 will be ignored and the password will be set as "1234".

Select the [Enable FTP] check box

on the [PT] tab in [PT property].

Set the password.

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